Switzerland County, Indiana
Called "Little Switzerland" by early settlers, it was organized in 1814
County Seat: Vevay
Largest City: Vevay (2024 population: 1,762)
Population per Square Mile: 45.28
Square Miles: 220.60
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| Population over Time | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| Yesterday (2020) | 9,737 | 88 | 0.2% | 6,484,050 |
| Today (2024) | 9,988 | 87 | 0.1% | 6,924,275 |
| Tomorrow (2030 projection)* | 10,051 | 87 | 0.1% | 7,013,509 |
| Percent Change 2020 to Today | 2.6% | 87 | | 2.0% |
*Projection based on 2020 Census population estimates.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Business Research Center
| Components of Population Change, 2023-2024 | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| Net Domestic Migration | 78 | 45 | | 4,268 |
| Net International Migration | 4 | 80 | | 30,852 |
| Natural Increase (births minus deaths) | -58 | 59 | -0.6% | 9,159 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
| Population Estimates by Age, 2024 | Number | Rank in State | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State |
|---|
| Preschool (0 to 4) | 580 | 85 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| School Age (5 to 17) | 1,754 | 86 | 17.6% | 17.0% |
| College Age (18 to 24) | 708 | 89 | 7.1% | 9.7% |
| Young Adult (25 to 44) | 2,259 | 87 | 22.6% | 25.9% |
| Older Adult (45 to 64) | 2,724 | 87 | 27.3% | 23.9% |
| Seniors (65 and older) | 1,963 | 88 | 19.7% | 17.5% |
| Median Age | 42.5 | | | Median Age = 38.3 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Business Research Center
| Population Estimates by Race and Hispanic Origin, 2024 | Number | Rank of | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State |
|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native Alone | 43 | 87 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian Alone | 42 | 88 | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Black Alone | 117 | 85 | 1.2% | 10.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pac. Isl. Alone | 6 | 73 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| White | 9,656 | 87 | 96.7% | 83.2% |
| Two or More Race Groups | 124 | 90 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Non-Hispanic | 9,836 | 87 | 98.5% | 90.9% |
| Hispanic | 152 | 90 | 1.5% | 9.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
| Household Types | Number | Rank in State | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State |
|---|
| Households in 2023 (Includes detail not shown below) | 3,897 | 88 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Married With Children | 630 | 89 | 16.2% | 18.1% |
| Married Without Children | 1,034 | 91 | 26.5% | 29.3% |
| Single Parents | 265 | 88 | 6.8% | 8.9% |
| Living Alone | 1,164 | 88 | 29.9% | 29.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
| Housing | Number | Rank in State | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State |
|---|
| Total Housing Units in 2024 (estimate) | 4,601 | 87 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Total Housing Units in 2023 (includes vacant units) | 4,399 | 88 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Owner Occupied
(Pct. distribution based on all housing units) | 3,111 | 87 | 70.7% | 63.9% |
| Median Value (2023) | $183,200 | 37 | | |
Renter Occupied
(Pct. distribution based on all housing units) | 786 | 87 | 17.9% | 26.9% |
| Median Rent (2023) | $525 | 81 | | |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
| Education | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| School Enrollment (2024/2025 Total Reported) | 1,422 | 86 | 0.1% | 1,132,621 |
| Public | 1,422 | 86 | 0.1% | 1,033,552 |
| Adults (25+ in 2023 ACS) | 6,833 | 88 | 0.1% | 4,559,304 |
| with High School diploma or higher | 82.4% | 89 | | 90.2% |
| with B.A. or higher degree | 10% | 92 | | 28.8% |
Sources: Indiana Department of Education; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
| Income and Poverty | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| Per Capita Personal Income (annual) in 2023 | $43,212 | 91 | 70.6% | 61,243 |
| Median Household Income in 2023 | 60,219 | 77 | 86.7% | $69,458 |
| Poverty Rate in 2023 | 12.8% | 31 | 104.9% | 12.2% |
| Poverty Rate among Children under 18 | 21.4% | 5 | 141.7% | 15.1% |
| Welfare (TANF) Monthly Average Families in 2024 | 15 | 54 | 0.3% | 4,813 |
| Food Stamp Recipients in 2024 | 939 | 83 | 0.2% | 608,295 |
| Free and Reduced Fee Lunch Recipients in 2024/2025 | 777 | 86 | 0.2% | 488,145 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis; U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Family Social Services Administration; Indiana Department of Education
| Health and Vital Statistics | Number | Rank of | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| Births, 2021 | 128 | 83 | 0.2% | 79,946 |
| Births to Teens, 2021 | 6 | 81 | 0.2% | 3,845 |
| Deaths, 2019 | 108 | 87 | 0.2% | 66,005 |
Source: Indiana State Department of Health
| Labor Force, 2024 | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| Total Resident Labor Force | 4,077 | 91 | 0.1% | 3,455,992 |
| Employed | 3,887 | 91 | 0.1% | 3,310,992 |
| Unemployed | 190 | 87 | 0.1% | 145,000 |
| Annual Unemployment Rate | 4.7 | 12 | 111.9% | 4.2 |
| May 2025 Unemployment Rate | 3.6 | 17 | 105.9% | 3.4 |
Source: STATS Indiana, using data from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development
| Employment and Earnings by Industry, 2023 | Employment | Pct Dist.
in County | Earnings ($000) | Pct Dist.
In County | Avg. Earnings Per Job |
|---|
| Total by place of work | 3,087 | 100.0% | $131,086 | 100.0% | $42,464 |
| Wage and Salary | 1,890 | 61.2% | $82,100 | 62.6% | $43,439 |
| Farm Proprietors | 319 | 10.3% | $1,371 | 1.0% | $4,298 |
| Nonfarm Proprietors | 878 | 28.4% | $28,849 | 22.0% | $32,858 |
| Farm | 338 | 10.9% | $2,631 | 2.0% | $7,784 |
| Nonfarm | 2,749 | 89.1% | $128,455 | 98.0% | $46,728 |
| Private | 2,284 | 74.0% | $104,199 | 79.5% | $45,621 |
| Accommodation, Food Serv. | Data not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements. |
| Arts, Ent., Recreation | Data not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements. |
| Construction | Data not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements. |
| Health Care, Social Serv. | Data not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements. |
| Information | Data not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements. |
| Manufacturing | Data not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements. |
| Professional, Tech. Serv. | 76 | 2.5% | $2,698 | 2.1% | $35,500 |
| Retail Trade | Data not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements. |
| Trans., Warehousing | Data not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements. |
| Wholesale Trade | 18 | 0.6% | $0 | 0.0% | $0 |
| Other Private (not above) | 318* | 10.3%* | $10,525* | 8.0%* | $33,097* |
| Government | 465 | 15.1% | $24,256 | 18.5% | $52,163 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
* These totals do not include county data that are not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements.
| Residential Building Permits, 2024 | Units | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State | Cost ($000) | State Cost ($000) |
|---|
| Total Permits Filed | 80 | 100.0% | 100.0% | $4,661 | $8,133,071 |
| Single-Family | 80 | 100.0% | 75.4% | $4,661 | $6,951,719 |
| 2-Family | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% | 0 | $100,498 |
| 3- and 4-Family | 0 | 0.0% | 0.8% | $0 | $45,624 |
| 5+ Family | 0 | 0.0% | 21.9% | $0 | $1,035,231 |
Notes: Detail cost may not sum to total due to rounding. Greene County does not currently issue building permits, so it is excluded.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Largest Cities and Towns in Switzerland County
| Name | Population
in 2024 | Percent of County |
|---|
| Patriot | 208 | 2.1% |
| Vevay | 1,762 | 17.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimates
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